Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 421:

• WAEC 1992

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The taxi driver pleaded that the splashing of water was accidental but the lady insisted that it was......

A. Thoughtful
B. Deliberate
C. Directed
D. Mischievous
E. Incidental

Question 422:

• WAEC 1992

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The government was accused of implementing policies that favoured the elite instead of the ...

A. Masses
B. Oppressed
C. Executive
D. Worker
E. Jobless

Question 423:

• WAEC 1992

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The earthquake that struck Mexico........the city

A. Confused
B. Devastated
C. Demarcated
D. Troubled
E. Demolished

Question 424:

• WAEC 1992

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After his defeat in the war, the General....his army and went into retirement

A. Fired
B. Retried
C. Disbanded
D. Executed
E. Disgraced

Question 425:

• WAEC 1992

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The notorious robber was finally....by the police after a three-month search

A. Surrounded
B. Overwhelmed
C. Arrested
D. Entangled
E. Located